Hillsborough superintendent: Masks will not be required for anyone in schools
On a call with state and local education officials Thursday morning, Hillsborough County Superintendent Addison Davis announced the school district will not be requiring students to wear protective masks when school resumes August 10.
On a call with state and local education officials Thursday morning, Hillsborough County Superintendent Addison Davis announced the school district will not be requiring students to wear protective masks when school resumes August 10.
EPA drops regulation for contaminant harming babies' brains
Administrator Andrew Wheeler's announcement was the latest in a series of Trump administration rollbacks or eliminations of existing or pending public health and environmental protections, targeting Obama administration initiatives in particular. The Trump administration says the regulations are burdensome to business and are unnecessary.
Administrator Andrew Wheeler's announcement was the latest in a series of Trump administration rollbacks or eliminations of existing or pending public health and environmental protections, targeting Obama administration initiatives in particular. The Trump administration says the regulations are burdensome to business and are unnecessary.
'Adapt or die' -- Restaurants find ways to evolve amid coronavirus
The virus has decimated the restaurant industry, leaving millions unemployed and shuttering countless spots for good. Many dine-in restaurants have turned to delivery or takeout. Some have become food banks or trading posts.
The virus has decimated the restaurant industry, leaving millions unemployed and shuttering countless spots for good. Many dine-in restaurants have turned to delivery or takeout. Some have become food banks or trading posts.
Coronavirus pandemic gives businesses lessons in survival, innovation
The pandemic is prompting business owners to find innovative ways to keep afloat.
The pandemic is prompting business owners to find innovative ways to keep afloat.
Farm workers: DeSantis' COVID remarks 'shameful'
Farm workers are pushing back after Gov. Ron DeSantis said clusters of “overwhelmingly Hispanic” day laborers and agriculture workers are the source for Florida’s recent surge in coronavirus cases.
Farm workers are pushing back after Gov. Ron DeSantis said clusters of “overwhelmingly Hispanic” day laborers and agriculture workers are the source for Florida’s recent surge in coronavirus cases.
Florida sets another single-day record; 3,200 new coronavirus cases reported Thursday
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,207 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 85,926.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 3,207 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 85,926.
Pinellas County high school graduates will have an 'abbreviated' in-person ceremony this summer
Pinellas County schools will get a high school graduation after all, but it won't be a traditional ceremony.
Pinellas County schools will get a high school graduation after all, but it won't be a traditional ceremony.
Florida Keys requiring masks inside businesses through June 2021
For those planning to visit the Florida Keys, make sure to packs your face coverings.
For those planning to visit the Florida Keys, make sure to packs your face coverings.
St. Pete cancels Fourth of July fireworks due to COVID-19
The city of St. Petersburg is canceling its Fourth of July fireworks to prevent large crowds from gathering due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The city of St. Petersburg is canceling its Fourth of July fireworks to prevent large crowds from gathering due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Study finds COVID patients with underlying issues 12 times more likely to die
New data from the Centers for Disease Control shows just how severely COVID-19 affects people with underlying health conditions, making them much more likely to end up in the hospital or die from the virus.
New data from the Centers for Disease Control shows just how severely COVID-19 affects people with underlying health conditions, making them much more likely to end up in the hospital or die from the virus.
St. Pete requiring employees of all businesses to wear face masks, mayor says
The city of St. Petersburg is requiring employees of all businesses to wear a face mask, amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in Florida.
The city of St. Petersburg is requiring employees of all businesses to wear a face mask, amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in Florida.
As coronavirus patients return to hospitals, need for plasma increases
"The uptick in the amount of COVID cases in the community is real," said Dr. Kirk Voelker, a critical care specialist and Sarasota Memorial Hospital's director of clinical research.
"The uptick in the amount of COVID cases in the community is real," said Dr. Kirk Voelker, a critical care specialist and Sarasota Memorial Hospital's director of clinical research.
Computer simulation from Japanese university shows how easily COVID-19 can spread in an office
Japan’s public broadcasting organization NHK released a video from RIKEN, Japan’s largest scientific research institute, which utilized a supercomputer’s predictive algorithm to demonstrate particulate patterns associated with airborne illnesses like the coronavirus.
Japan’s public broadcasting organization NHK released a video from RIKEN, Japan’s largest scientific research institute, which utilized a supercomputer’s predictive algorithm to demonstrate particulate patterns associated with airborne illnesses like the coronavirus.
Orlando airport pushes back on DeSantis' claim that over half of its workers tested positive for COVID-19
Florida's largest regional airport on Wednesday pushed back on claims made by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis that more than half of 500 airport workers tested for COVID-19 came back positive.
Florida's largest regional airport on Wednesday pushed back on claims made by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis that more than half of 500 airport workers tested for COVID-19 came back positive.
2 USF football players test positive for COVID-19 following first week of voluntary workouts
Two University of South Florida football players tested positive for COVID-19 following the first week of voluntary on-campus athletic activities that began June 10.
Two University of South Florida football players tested positive for COVID-19 following the first week of voluntary on-campus athletic activities that began June 10.
DeSantis says spike in virus cases will not slow economy
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday he has no intention of reclosing Florida's economy as the state's daily reported coronavirus cases rose sharply to a record level, saying many of the newly detected are young and healthy and unlikely to suffer serious illness or death.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday he has no intention of reclosing Florida's economy as the state's daily reported coronavirus cases rose sharply to a record level, saying many of the newly detected are young and healthy and unlikely to suffer serious illness or death.
Fauci cautions MLB against extending season into October amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
MLB players hoped to play through until at least November, but owners believe the already-shortened season should only go on until October. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the major leagues would be wise to wrap up the postseason in September.
MLB players hoped to play through until at least November, but owners believe the already-shortened season should only go on until October. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the major leagues would be wise to wrap up the postseason in September.
St. Pete mayor expected to share plan addressing rise in COVID-19 cases within city
As coronavirus cases climb in St. Pete and across the Bay Area, mayor Rick Kriseman plans to announce new measures to protect his city against the spread.
As coronavirus cases climb in St. Pete and across the Bay Area, mayor Rick Kriseman plans to announce new measures to protect his city against the spread.
Cinemark movie theaters to be open by July 17
The reopenings will take place in four phases, starting with a handful of theaters in Dallas on June 19. The remaining reopenings will be conducted between July 3 and July 17, and will include “enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols,” the company said.
The reopenings will take place in four phases, starting with a handful of theaters in Dallas on June 19. The remaining reopenings will be conducted between July 3 and July 17, and will include “enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols,” the company said.
Two Tampa Bay Brewing Company employees test positive for COVID-19
A local brewery announced two of its employees recently tested positive for COVID-19, and will remain open.
A local brewery announced two of its employees recently tested positive for COVID-19, and will remain open.